A bill introduced in the state House would create an insurance program to offer up to $150,000 in relief to residents affected by landslides and…
Posts published in “Spotlight PA”
Impacted Amtrak lines could include the Keystone and Pennsylvanian, which serve Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. By Katie Meyer, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media…
The state’s new online pardon application aims to speed reviews and expand access for people seeking to clear criminal records. By Danielle Ohl, Spotlight PA…
The Department of Aging pointed to a new system to monitor whether counties are conducting quality abuse and neglect investigations. By Angela Couloumbis, Spotlight PA…
The PA House has passed a transit funding bill, but the Senate may favor a stopgap deal for Harrisburg’s six-week-late budget. By Kate Huangpu and…
Legislation to exempt campgrounds from local amusement taxes passed unanimously in the PA House, with supporters saying it would make outdoor recreation more affordable. By…
In some Pennsylvania counties, child abuse allegations are only investigated by caseworkers, while others include the expertise of specialized doctors and nurses. By Sarah Boden,…
Large-scale immigration raids haven’t hit Berks County, but ICE’s presence is still having a chilling effect. By Gabriela Martínez, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Susan…
An analysis of three recent statewide elections found that problems with voting machines were rare and easily fixed. By Carter Walker, Votebeat Photo courtesy of…
Great PA News Quiz: Congressional Criticism, Fetterman’s Memoir, and Critical State Payments Delayed
By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA In this week’s news quiz: Violations of Congress’ code of conduct,…
Record-setting usage fueled by heat waves, plus the region’s electrical grid, is behind the increases. By Katie Meyer, Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan,…
A Spotlight PA investigation found Pennsylvania politicians and local officials broke promises to replace institutionalized care with community options — despite knowing the devastating consequences.…
By Asha Prihar, Spotlight PA Photo courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services In this week’s news quiz: An update on the recent 911 outages, another bill…
Pharmacists say insurance reimbursements fail to cover their costs. They say a new law isn’t enough to reverse the trend. By Ed Mahon, Spotlight PA…
The law, which will allow the Game Commission to set Sunday hunting dates, takes effect in early September. By Marley Parish, Spotlight PA State College…
The agency has asked states for voter rolls, information on election crimes, and procedures for checking voter eligibility, among other records. State officials question the…